Asked by Nicholas Alvarez on Apr 26, 2024
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A court proceeding in which the suspect is formally charged with the criminal offense stated in the indictment or information is called which of the following?
A) An initial appearance
B) A preliminary hearing
C) A grand jury hearing
D) An arraignment
Formal Charge
The official accusation made against a person by authorities, initiating legal action.
Criminal Offense
An act or omission punishable by law as forbidden by statute or injurious to the public welfare.
Arraignment
The initial court appearance of a defendant, where charges are read and the accused responds by entering a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest.
- Comprehend the procedures and crucial terminology involved in the criminal litigation process.
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Zybrea KnightMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
An arraignment is the court proceeding where the defendant is formally charged with a crime and asked to enter a plea.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the procedures and crucial terminology involved in the criminal litigation process.
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